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The Huron Expositor, 1961-11-30, Page 13K 0 w • a• VOTERS THROUGHOUT the Seaforth trading area have selected Brenda Houston as the 1961 Seaforth Snow Queen. Runners-up were Elizabeth Stewart, left, and Betty Dol - mage, and they will serve as attendants to the Snow Queen in the Santa Claus parade on Saturday. More than 2,500 ballots were cast, according to Al McConney, Snow Queen com- mittee chairman. The Snow Queen candidates, all SDHS students, were selected by the student body several weeks ago. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Only Weather Can Spoil Santa Parade Saturday Everything is in readiness for Seaforth's Santa Claus par- ade on Saturday. All that is needed to make the parade the biggest and best event of its kind in the area is reasonable weather, according to parade • officials. While of course it is not possible to make guaran- tees, it does look as though ev en the weather will do its part. Meterological forecasters a t RCAF Station Centralia, said Wednesday that Saturday would be clear and cold. There are going to be at least 28 floats, parade officials said. In addition, dozens of a s t • • • • 4 a • 4 • • 0 Santa Accepts Invitation To Visit Dublin Santa Claus has accepted an invitation to visit Dublin and will receive Dublin area boys and girls on December 16. The invitation was issued by the village trustees following a meeting Monday evening. The visit is being arranged by the Trustees and in co-op- eration with the Dublin and District Chamber of Commerce, the Dublin Public Utilities, and area businessmen. While final details have not been completed, it is expected that Santa will arrive about 2 o'clock, December 16, and will distribute treats for the chil- dren. Allan Campbell Heads McKillop Conservatives McKillop Progressive Con- servatives held an organization meeting in Winthrop Hall Fri- day evening. Speakers included Hon. Charles S. MacNaughton, MLA, who brought the organ- ization up to date on happen- ings in Toronto, including the opening of Parliament, and El- ston Cardiff, MP, gave an in- teresting report from Ottawa. Earl Mills was chairman for the meeting, which elected offi- cers as follows: Township chair- man, Allan Campbell; secre- tary, Edmund Godkin; execu- tive committee: Earl Mills, Ralph Fischer, Stanley Hillen, James E. McQuaid, Ken Stew- art; poll chairmen: (1) James E. McQuaid, (2) William Little, (3) Rohert Beuermann, (4) Herb Williamson. costumed marchers will take part, according to Lee Learn, who is looking after parade en- tries. The bands will include Sea - forth Girls' Trumpet Band, Clinton Community Band, At- wood Boys' and Girls' Band, Ex- eter Legion Band, Brussels Le- gion Pipe Band and Brodhagen Band. Adding to the parade will be clowns, drum major- ettes, horses, riders and others depicting favorite story . book characters. Parade marshal is Charles Dungey, and he and his com- mittee are busy arranging the sequence in which floats and bands will move off. The mar- shalling point is along Duke Street, and units will be locat- ed along Duke Street from the Arena to Highland Shoes. Area streets will be closed to traffic while the parade is being as- sembled. "By parade time everything will be ready," the parade „mar- shal said. "All that is neces- sary is to be at the- niarshal- ling point, at 1:15 on Saturday." The parade gets under way from the Arena at 2 o'clock. It will proceed along Duke Street to North Main Street, south along Main Street to the Le- gion Hall, where Santa will dis- Lions Hear Of Children's Work Seaforth Lions heard the story of the work carried on by the Ontario Crippled Chil- dren's Society Monday evening, when Miss Doris Armour, R.N., district nurse for the society, addressed the club. The Lions Club has been as- sociated with crippled chil- dren's work almost since its inception 37 years ago. Chair- man for the meeting was Rev. 11. Donaldson, chairman of the crippled children's committee, and he was assisted by Willis Dundas. A turkey draw was won by John Cardno. Sell Miller Farm To A. Crozier Joseph McConnell, real es- tate agent, reported the sale this week of the Clarence Mil- ler estate, farm lot 16, conces- sion 2, Tuckersmith, to Andrew Crozier, with possession March 1 of next year. EARL R. DICK Reeve of Hibbert p� �gr7 -=tea <•�a.: �.. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1961 — Second Section, Pages 13 to 24 tribute candy to the children. The parade will continue east along Crombie to Victoria, and north on Victoria to Victoria Park. There will be free skat- ing in the Arena for children following the parade, During the parade, motorists are asked to keep cars from Main Street. Traffice arrange- ments are in charge of Chief Elmer Hutchison, and working with him is Keith Sharp and Boy Scouts, who are assisting with parking and in directing the crowds that are expected. While most emphasis this week has been placed on com- pleting parade arrangements, committee members pointed out that work on all other aspects of the Seaforth Christmas pro- gram is going forward. Main Street decorations are completed, and a number of stores have completed decora- tions, while others have work undet way. A large 40 -foot Christmas tree was erected in front of the Town Hall .Wednes- day, ready for Santa's visit. Seaforth stores will remain open during Wednesday after- noons in December for the con- venience of the community. The stores also will remain op- en Thursday, Friday and Satur- day evenings before Christmas. They will be closed the Tues- day after Christmas for Boxing Day. Smile of the Week Waitress: "Did - you order this sundae, sir?" Customer: "No, late Satur- day afternoon, I think." Accept Tender For SDHS Work Seek MCounciiIors • s F. n Additional nominations be - Voters Decide 1961 Seaforth Snow Queen Seaforth's new Snow Queen is Brenda Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rae Houston, RR 2, Brussels. Announcement of the results of the Snow Queen election were announced at SDHS Tuesday. Runners-up in the event were Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart, Seaforth, and Betty Dolmage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Dolmage, RR 1, Seaforth. They will act as attendants dur- ing the Santa Claus parade on Saturday. The Snow Queen competition was in charge of a committee headed by Al McConney, and including Dave Cornish, Garnet Stockwell and James Slattery. Voting for the Snow Queen produced wide interest through- out the area, with more than 2,500 ballots being cast, accord- ing to Mr. McConney. Competi- tion between the candidates was. quite keen, he said. The seven candidates — all SDHS students — were nomin- ated by the student body from sections making up the school area. In announcing the names of the winners, the committee ex- pressed appreciation for the way in which the candidates and the public had taken part. "The committee is very pleas- ed with the public reaction to the contest and would like to express thanks to all the con- testants, as well as all those who voted for their respective candidates," Mr. McConney said, and added the committee would like to receive suggestions for improving the contest. The tender of Frank Kling Ltd. was accepted by the Sea - forth District lligh School Board for alterations to the home economics room at the school. The tender, lowest of six sub- mitted, was accepted at a meet- ing Saturday night. The work is to be completed by the be- ginning of January when school reopens. Your Christmas Shopping in Guide is Bigger With Color Once more, as a prelude to Christmas shopping in Seaforth, The Expositor Christmas issue makes its appearance. Following the practise established last year, a sec- ond color brightens several of the pages of the Christ- mas shopping edition. Not only is this issue of The Expositor bigger than usual -24 pages instead of the usual 10 to 12, but more than 1,100 families in the greater Seaforth trad- ing area will get a free copy of this week's big shopping guide. For those "extra" read- ers of The Expositor, as well as for the more than 2,000 families in the Sea - forth area who are regular subscribers of the paper, there's a wealth of informa- tion to guide them fo mer- chants who are prepared for Christmas crowds. We doubt if you'll find a wider range of Christmas gift suggestions anywhere than is rolled up into this issue of The Huron Expositor. MAYOR EDMUND DALY (left) and REEVE W. N. BALL were re-elected by acclamation in Seaforth on Monday. An- other nomination is required for Council and P.U.C. Vote For Reeve In luckersmith Despite the fact a battle for the reeveship was a possibility with the added possibility of council vacancies, there was a relatively small attendance at the Tuckersmith nominations Monday afternoon in Seaforth Town Hall. Reeve Ivan Forsyth, who had held the position for five years, and who this year was Huron Warden, announced his retire- ment. Nominated to the posi- tion ' were Councillors Elgin Thompson and Frank Falconer. Remaining members of coun- cil, Art Varley and Victor Lee, were nominated and qualified. A new face on council this year is Irvin Sillery, but there re- mained an additional position to be filled. Jack Patrick, a member of last year's school board, and Verne Alderdice, were nomin- ated for school board, but the .former didn't qualify. A sec- ond nomination to provide can- dIdates for the unfilled posi- tions will be held Dec. 7. Ross Forrest, chairman of the Area School Board, was named chairman of a ratepayers' meet- ing which followed the close of nominations. Reeve Forsyth, the first speaker, referred to the illness of township assessor W. P. Rob- erts. Announcing his retire- ment, he expressed apprecia- tion for the honors given him by the township and the coun- ty. Reviewing the trend in taxes during the years he had been in office, the speaker said in 1953 the rate was 10.5, This had been reduced to 9 mills in 1959, and to 8 mills in 1960. In 1961, purchase of a new grader and other increased costs had brought the rate back up to 9 mills. He referred to the care with which town- ship school affairs were con- ducted, and how this had been a factor in holding the tax rate. Reeve Forsyth congratulated township clerk -treasurer J. I. McIntosh for the manner in which he was carrying out his duties. Mr. McIntosh succeed- ed Mrs. E. P. Chesney follow- ing her resignation early last summer. Problems facing the township OPEU BOYS ! GIRLS ! • • • Get Out Your Crayons! Get Your Paints! Color the Contest Pictures! WIN THESE PRIZES Girls • • • Big Doll DON'T WAIT! ENTER NOW! Just follow these simple rules Boys . Hockey Game 1. 2. 3. This Contest is open to all boys and girls 9 years of age or under, except children of employees of The Huron Expositor. An entry consists of a set of any three different pictures. Color as many pictures as you wish. Make as many entries as you wish. Pictures ap- pear in this issue and also will appear in the issue of next week, Dec. 7. Look at ev- ery page carefully and find the pictures. 4. Print your name and address clearly in space provided; show the name of your parent, and bring or mail your entries to this Office on or before Friday, Dec. 15th. 5. Judges' decision will be final. in tax collections were dealt with as Reeve Forsyth wonder- ed if arrears were getting out of hand. There was a growing tendency in some quarters to regard the municipality as a banker. After reviewing county af- fairs in detail, Reeve Forsyth introduced Reeve H. Coleman, of Stanley, and Reeve C. Han- na, of East Wawanosh, •who were in the audience. He ex- pressed appreciation for the co- operation he had received from councillors and township offi- cials during the nine years he had served. came necessary : in Seaforth and Tuckersmith'. .on Tuesday eve- ning, when sufficient candidates failed to qualify. Seaforth lacks two councillors and a Public Utility Commissioner, while Tuckersmith seeks a .councillor and a school area trustee. While Tuckersmith lacks can- didates in council and school, there were two qualifications for the reeveship. Elgin Thogap- son and Frank Falconer, mem- bers of the 1961 council, seek the reeveship, which became vacant with the retirement of Reeve Ivan Forsyth, who this year served also as Warden of Huron. Mayor, Reeve Returned Mayor Edmund Daly was re- turned by acclamation, as also was Reeve William Ball, after Councillor C. Dalton, who had been nominated, withdrew be- fore the 9:30 deadline. Later, he qualified for council. Other members of last year's coun- cil who qualified were N. C. Cardno, John Flannery and Neil Bell. Dr. J. 0. Turnbull and Thorpe Rivers, who served for several years, had announced. they would not again be candidates. Tuckersmith will vote on Monday, and on the following Thursday will hold a second nomination. Seaforth ratepay- ers will nominate for the sec- ond time on Monday, Dec. 11. Seaforth Nominations For Mayor: Edmund Daly, by Ross Sav- auge and N. C. Cardno (accl.). For Reeve: William Ball, by J. D. Patti- son and F. C. J. Sills (accl.). Carl Dalton, by Joseph Mc- Connell and William Flood (re- signed). The chairman in thanking Reeve Forsyth, expressed, on behalf of ratepayers generally, appreciation for his contribu- tion to the township. Review Year's Work Councillor Frank Falconer said he had not decided whe- ther to qualify for reeve. He had served seven years in coun- cil. Reviewing council's work, he said a new grader had been purchased, as well as a new truck. In each case the council had obtained real value, he said. He paid tribute to the work the late E. P. Chesney and later, Mrs. Chesney, had done for the township, and commented on the job the new clerk -treasurer, J. I. McIntosh, was doing. Fire • fighting arrangements with neighboring municipalities were reviewed, as well as dif- ficulties there had been in deal- ing with claims for sheep kill- ed by dogs. The only answer was greater control over dogs running at large, he said. Work carried out on town- ship roads was reviewed by Councillor Victor Lee. Roads had been spot sprayed in an effort to hold down tax- es. Ife,had served seven years land had not decided whether to stand again. The day may come when it will be more economical to have two graders, Councillor Elgin Thompson said, as he re- viewed -the increasing problems created by snow clearing de- mands. Mr, Thompson told the meet- ing he had seri ed five years. and that he had intended stand- ing for reei e, but since coin ing to the meeting was cis inn the matter further considera- tion, Referring to taxes, he said that of the taxes of $392.34 on an $8,100 assessment, but $72.90 was spent by the township. The balance went to the county and for education. Councillor Art Varley said during the year 7,017 cattle had been sprayed at a cost of $81.81 to the general fund. He sug- gested taxpayers were not tak- ing full advantage of the tax prepayment plan. As of Nov. 15, but three taxpayers had made advance payments. The plan had been designed to aid the wage earner and others who wished to pay in instalments. Interest of 6 per cent per annum was allowed on amounts paid in advance. The speaker referred to the difficulty in arriving at a bal- anced road program and one that was within the financial limits determined by the pro- vince. Commenting on a statement that had been given to certain papers concerning the inten- tions of councillors, he said he had felt he was too busy to accept another nomination. However, since there would be a new reeve, he had reconsid- ered and had agreed to stay on. f He felt there was trouble in getting people to run, and suggested the south of the township should produce a can- didate. (Continued on Page 24) Shy Interest InTown Affair Warning that there is one. freedom in a democracy that can be abused—the freedom to do nothing --Mayor Daly urge a greater interest in the aifaip. of the town, as he addressed a ratepayers' meeting foliowillg close of nominations Monday evening. Held in the Legion Hall, the meeting attracted an attend- ance of 56, other than offseials. Only through active partici- pation on the part of all citi- zens can the town achieve re- sults of which it is capable, he said. Mayor Daly reviewed projects that had been carried out dur- ing the year and dealt particu- larly with financial matters. Tax arrears were at a high level, but these and a bank overdraft were being brought into line. Emphasis during the year had been on administrati})e prob- lems and results were not im- mediately apparent. He ex- pected the year would end with a surplus of $10,000. Mayor Daly paid tribute to town staff and members of council with whom he worked. He said Town Clerk Lyle Ham- mond, appointed in August, had readily assumed the responsi- bilities of the office. A new procedure introduced this year resulted in the ap- pointment of former Mayor J. E. Keating as chairman,and the seating of members of coun- cil and town representatives at a long table in front of the audience. Each member in turn reported to the meeting.. Reeve William Ball reviewed his work at county council, where he served on the library and property committees. He said work would proceed on the North Road next year, with paving planned for 1963. Answering a question by ,Dr. P. L. Brady as to the action taken by Huron in response to a request from county hospitals for assistance in construction programs, Reeve Ball said a grant of $2,000 a B'ed had been agreed on. The hospitals had pointed out the need for addi- tional amounts. Reeve Ball said some of us had tried to get a higher grant, but it didn't go through. For Council: Neil Bell, `by F. C. J. Sills and William O'Shea (accl.). Harvey Beuerman, by Barney Hildebrand and T. F. Wilbee. Nelson Cardno, by Ross Sav- auge and W. N. Ball (accl.). Carl Dalton, by John Byer - man and S. McBrien (accl.). John Flannery, by James A. Stewart and J. A. Cardno (acci.l. George Hildebrand, by John Lansink and Gus Johnson. Angus MacLean, by James A. Stewart and W. T. Teall. John Turnbull, by A. Y. Mc- Lean and Ross Savauge. Thorpe Rivers, by Carl Dal- ton and Peter Dunlop. J. K. Willis, by Neil Bell and George Hildebrand (resigned). P.U.C. Commissioners: R. S. Habkirk, by George Hil- debrand and T. F. Wilbee. Frank Kling, • by Ross Sav- auge and A. Y. McLean. Audit Report Available Councillor N. C. Cardno, finance committee chairman, suggested the public review the annual audit report which was available in the clerk's office, and which disclosed every as- pect of town busines. He re- minded the meeting that coun- cil controls but 40 per cent of the taxes collected, the re- mainder going to the county and to schools and other bodies. Touching on industrx he said while several queries had been received, there had been no re- sults. He urged citizens to as- sist in providing leads. Total debenture debt is $616,- 958, but of this amount but $99,900 is a drat debt of the town, he said, in answer to a School Trustees: question by J. A. Stewart. The John Longstaff, by Ross Say- balance represents debentures auge and Wm. N. Ball (accl.). issued on behalf of the SDHS, James Kenneth Willis, by J. the Public School and the I'CC. 0. Turnbull and F. E. Willis He agreed with F. C. J. Sills (accl.). that the surplus of 510.000 .vas William Hodgert, by W. T. in addition to tax arrears. less Tcall and Sally I. Sillery (accl.). (Continued on Page 24) Tuckersmith Nominations For Reeve: Elgin Thompson, by Gordon Elliott and Russell Dallas. 1{ an Forsyth, by Chas. Eyre and Robert Gemmell. F. Falconer, by E. Crich and Howard E. Johns. For Council: Victor Lee, by Alex Boyes and ('lair Haney. Art Varley, by Wilmer Broad - foot and Robert Gemmell. Continued on Page 18) Intermediates Look For Top Place (Contributed) Seaforth Intermediates are tied for second place, with two wins and a loss. Next week Seaforth plays four games, and the team is gunning for first spot. The next home game is Thursday. Dec. 7, when the Mit- chell squad visits Seaforth. A turkey draw is held every game, and tickets are also sold in advance. This helps pay ex- penses which mount up very high. Seaforth plays in Clinton Sun- day afternoon at the RCAF Sta- tion at 2:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome as there is no charge. Ticket sales on the Boshart chair are advancing rather slow- ly now and it is hoped everyone will pitch in with an extra ticket to help out the local team. The team is looking pret- ty good so far, and with a few more practises will be a strong contender. Seaforth defeated Centralia 6-3 in a game played in Exeter Thursday night, but lost to Lucan-Uderton Combines 9-3 in a game here Tuesday night. Mrs. N. Dunn Is Ninety -Four Mrs. N. Dunn celebrated her 94th birthday at her home here over the weekend. when mem- bers of her family and friends called to extend concrAtula- tions. She was horn No' ember 27. 1867. In good health. Mrs Dunn en- joyed meeting her visitors. She received many gifts and greet- ings to mark the birthday occa- sion. Among those who visited her were: Sister M. Audrey, of Sar- nia; Sister M. Margarette, Lon- don; Mrs. Rose Jacks, Clarkson, Mich.; Mrs. Chuck Doyle, Tay- lor, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dennis and Lynn, Royal Oak, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dunn and Vicki and Johnnie, Tillson- burg; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dunn, Jr., and Denise, London; Mr. and Mrs, H. McMillan, Inger- soll, and Sister M. Cyril, of London. �:;